'50 Shades of Grey' movie cast revealed: The internet reacts

In what were the most eagerly-awaited casting announcements to have come out of Hollywood for years, the couple to play Christian and Ana in the Fifty Shades of Grey movie were finally revealed on Monday (September 2).

Digital Spy"Dakota doesn't look young and innocent enough for me especially as her features are so emphasised in the books, as for Christian I think Robert pattinson would have been better in my view. The guy they picked looks how I imagine Elliot to look like not Christian. They might do a good job so I'll reserve judgement till I see the finished movie. But overall quite disappointed with the choices." - Nikki Yates

"Such a disappointment. If EL James hadn't put so much emphasis on their physical appearances this wouldn't matter so much, but Dakota looks too old, too tall, too model-like, doesn't even have boobs or a pretty face or big eyes. Charlie looks like Elliot but not at all Christian Grey. I'm more upset over the choice for Ana though. They could've done so much better. I don't even understand." - Christine Banks

"I wanted Ian Somerhalder for Christian Gray. Was undecided about who should play Ana but Dakota Johnson isn't like the picture in my head." - Bedlam_maid (via forums)

"From everyone's reaction, I can see why the likes of Emma Watson would steer clear! Not only is the material possibly career ending, but the risk of it would deter many! Will confidently say neither role has been cast with their first choice...probably about choice 34." - antero (via forums)

"Definitely not the right choice!! Should of been Matthew Bomer and Emelia Clarke! I don't know if Charlie is intense enough to play Christian." - Susan Phelan (via Facebook)

"No get bloody Damien out the Vampire diaries, with them two who I have never heard of will spoil a very good and erotic story. You need a guy with attitude and damien sure has the Christian Grey attitude. Sort it out!!!" - Holly Haskew (via Facebook)

Is Dakota Johnson the right choice to play Anastasia Steele in 'Fifty Shades of Grey'?

Yes - I think she'll be great in the role36.12%

No - She isn't who I wanted for the part63.88%

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